Is there such a thing as a Red Widow spider?

Question

I only ask this because when I read something it said a Red Widow like the black is very venomous and is real is it??

Answer 1

yes there is a red widow there is also a brown widow. both are very venomous and they are real

Answer 2

yes, very rare, same family as black widow. very venomous, and usually in south florida

Answer 3

Yes, the red widow spider exists. The scientific name is Latrodectus bishopi, and it is actually an endangered species.

It is presumed to be venomous, but no bites by red widows have been recorded in medical literature as of yet.